The Alfa Romeo 145 (Type 930A) is a small family hatchback that Alfa Romeo built from 1994 to 2000. It was launched at the 1994 Turin Motor Show as the replacement for the ageing Alfa Romeo 33. The 146 was its five-door sibling. This page covers the key facts, the history, the variants and the questions people ask most often.
Alfa Romeo 145 at a glance
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
|---|---|
| Type | 930A, three-door hatchback |
| Production years | 1994–2000 |
| Launch | Turin Motor Show, April 1994 |
| Units built | 221,037 (the 146 sibling had 233,295) |
| Engines at launch | 1.9 turbo diesel and 1.3, 1.6 and 1.7 petrol (boxer engines from the 33) |
The English article gives the production totals for both the 145 and the 146. The 146 is covered in its own entry.
History
Development of the Tipo 930, the replacement for the 33 in the family hatchback market, lasted several years. The three-door 145 was shown on static display at the April 1994 Turin Motor Show and at the Paris Motor Show in July. The European launch was planned for September but was delayed until October.
The 145 and 146 share exterior and interior components from the B-pillar forwards. The 146 was the more traditional-looking car, aimed at the customers of the 33. Both were offered in base and better-equipped L (Lusso) trims.
Design and features
- Three-door hatchback body, sharing parts with the five-door 146.
- Engines at launch: a 1.9-litre turbo diesel and the boxer petrol engines from the 33, in 1.3, 1.6 and 1.7 litres.
- L trim with richer standard equipment, especially on the larger engines.
Variants
- 145 Quadrifoglio: the sport version with the two-litre 16-valve Twin Spark engine from the 155, launched at the September 1995 Frankfurt show.
- 146 ti: the sport version of the 146, on sale from February 1996.
See also: the Alfa Romeo 146, the Alfa Romeo 155 and the Alfa Romeo collection.
Alfa Romeo 145 questions and answers
When was the 145 built?
From 1994 to 2000.
What did the 145 replace?
The Alfa Romeo 33, a family hatchback.
What was the sport version?
The 145 Quadrifoglio, with a two-litre 16-valve Twin Spark engine from the 155.
Video: 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 review
Video on YouTube.
Sources
- Alfa Romeo 145 and 146, English Wikipedia: launch dates, production totals, engines, Quadrifoglio and ti
- 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 1.6, Wikimedia Commons: photo and licence
